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K7 HBE

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 HBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,511 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 104,503 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,032 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,233 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 101,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 100,129 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 98,160 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 98,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,301 miles

item removed from drivers view prior test

Fail 21 Apr 2016 88,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

item removed from drivers view prior test

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,888 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 62,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2011 49,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,364 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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K7 HBE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K7 HBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K7 HBE registered?

K7 HBE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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